September 08, 2023
Thank you HPIO funders
HPIO’s work is made possible through the generous support of organizations from throughout Ohio.
September 08, 2023
Graphic of the week
September is National Suicide Prevention Month and new data analysis from the Health Policy Institute of Ohio found that mental health challenges increased for high school students in Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic
September 08, 2023
Drug use, homelessness contribute to spike in heat-related deaths, CDC data shows
Heat-related illness and deaths in the U.S. are on the rise, and an increase in drug use and homelessness is a significant part of the problem, according to public health officials and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
September 01, 2023
Graphic of the week
Analysis by the Health Policy Institute of Ohio has found that alcohol-involved deaths have continued to increase over the past two decades but have risen dramatically over the last few years
September 01, 2023
HPIO forum to explore prevention of ACEs
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio is hosting a webinar from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 to discuss strategies to prevent adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in Ohio through building skills and strengthening connections to caring adult
September 01, 2023
New study finds fruit and vegetable ‘prescriptions’ lead to improved health
When doctors and health-care providers “prescribed” fruits and vegetables, patients ate more produce, lost weight and experienced significant reductions in blood pressure, according to a new study
September 01, 2023
Medicaid-eligible people who are not enrolled more likely to delay care, face worse health outcomes
Adults who are eligible for Medicaid but not enrolled in the program are more likely to delay care due to costs, according to analysis released this week
August 25, 2023
DeWine appoints head of private foundation overseeing opioid settlement fund
Gov. Mike DeWine has named the first-ever leader of a private, nonprofit organization that will oversee prevention and recovery efforts with money from opioid settlements
August 25, 2023
Speaking at HPIO forum, former Ohio legislators urge continued focus on reducing infant mortality
Speaking last week at an online forum hosted by HPIO, two former legislators who worked to bring the problem of Ohio’s high infant mortality rate to the forefront urged the state to do more
August 25, 2023
HPIO releases action guide on policies to eliminate racism and reduce infant mortality
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio has released an action guide that highlights policy options for addressing racism, one of the social drivers of infant mortality in Ohio.
August 11, 2023
CDC: Suicides hit all-time high in U.S. in 2022
About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever, according to new government data posted this week
August 11, 2023
HPIO to host online forum on reducing infant mortality
The Health Policy Institute of Ohio is hosting an online forum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 17, to explore recommendations to reduce infant mortality in Ohio.
